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HT05 VRP

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,242 mi
Last recorded171,242 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 VRP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 171,242 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material badly corroded in a un accessible location to assess (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jul 2019 171,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever missing caliper return spring missing (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever missing caliper return spring missing (1.1.6 (d))

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material badly corroded in a un accessible location to assess (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 161,506 miles

both wipers starting to smear

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

nail in o/s/r tyre

play in steering rack inner joints

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2018 161,506 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

both wipers starting to smear

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

nail in o/s/r tyre

play in steering rack inner joints

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2017 150,313 miles

play in the steering rack inner joints

Pass 20 Jun 2016 124,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint Advise replacement to avoid tyre wear (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Advise replacement (2.5.B.1a)

Rear tyres getting low 3and 3.5 mm

Fail 10 Jun 2015 93,933 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2015 93,933 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 83,533 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REAR BOX MOUNT PERISHED AND STRETCHING SAFETY STRAPS ON BUT MAY SPLIT COMPLETLY

centre box mount perished

Fail 23 Jun 2014 83,533 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REAR BOX MOUNT PERISHED AND STRETCHING SAFETY STRAPS ON BUT MAY SPLIT COMPLETLY

centre box mount perished

Pass 26 Jun 2013 71,007 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 65,712 miles

nsf alloy wheel distorted

osr shock has very slight weap

Fail 30 Jul 2012 65,712 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nsf alloy wheel distorted

osr shock has very slight weap

Pass 22 Jul 2011 60,254 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 60,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front alloys have slight buckle

front pads getting low

nsf tyre wearing low on inner edge

slight wheap from osr shock

Pass 2 Jul 2010 51,651 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 41,612 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 34,130 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres 3to4mm

slight cut in side wall nearside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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HT05 VRP is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 66,457 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HT05 VRP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HT05 VRP registered?

HT05 VRP is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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